Retreats & Workshops
A Sanctuary
for the Soul.
Explore Our Transformational Retreats at Banyan Camp
Body, Mind & Spirit.
Roots of Hatha
Yoga
16 Days at Banyan Camp
Jungle Retreat Zone
10 Days at Galle
Beachside Sanctuary
What is Roots of Hatha
Roots of Hatha is a deep dive into the traditional practice of Hatha Yoga – where ancient wisdom meets embodied experience.
This comprehensive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) is designed to ground you in the authentic root teachings of Hatha Yoga. Guided by experienced teachers and rooted in the yogic scriptures, this journey will empower you to cultivate your inner peace.
Designed & Taught by Experienced Teachers
Roots of Hatha was created and is guided by two deeply dedicated and experienced teachers:
Founder of Rishi Niketan, a traditional yoga school rooted in Haridwar, India. With decades of practice and teaching, he brings the authentic essence of Hatha Yoga, shaped by the yogic culture he was born into.
Jaggi
A senior yoga teacher known for her embodied wisdom, spiritual clarity, and nurturing guidance. With years of experience in teaching, facilitating teacher trainings, and living a yogic lifestyle, she bridges the depth of tradition with heartfelt presence.
Amrita
Together, they offer a rare opportunity to study with teachers who live the path they teach.
Beyond the Mat
Immersion in Nature & Community
- Safari to Udawalawe National Park
- Elephant Orphanage.
- Leopard Safari.
- Excursion to the First Waters River.
- Canoe Safari.
- Excursion to Private Falls Waterfall and Temples.
- Historical Sites: Sunrise Rock.
- Local Sri Lankan Cookery Classes.
- Join Special Group Meditations on the Lake and by the Fire.
- Enjoy Conscious Community Time, Nature Walks, and Reflection.
What to expect
This is a physically mildly intense yet deeply immersive course, designed for those ready to commit to the traditional yogic path – body, breath, and spirit.
Wake up each morning to the gentle sounds of birdsong in the heart of wild nature at Banyan Camp, surrounded by trees, lake, and stillness. Witness spectacular sunrises and sunsets at the ocean side. Enjoy vegetarian sattvic meals that are not only healthy but also deliciously nourishing.
Each day is anchored in three daily practices of yoga, meditation, and pranayama, creating a steady rhythm of self-discipline, inner inquiry, and transformation.
This is a space to slow down, purify, and awaken – not just to become a certified yoga teacher, but to experience the deeper essence of yoga as a way of life.
Daily Rhythm
05:00 - 05:15
Wake up
05:30 - 06:00
Hot Water
05:30 - 06:00
Karma Yoga batch 1
06:00 - 07:00
Pranayama & Meditation & Mantra
07:00 - 08:30
Yoga
08:30 - 09:00
Breakfast
09:30 - 10:00
Karma Yoga batch 2
10:15 - 11:30
Theory
11:45 - 13:00
Yoga
13:00 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 14:30
Rest
14:45 - 16:00
Theory
16:00 - 16:15
Tea break
16:30 - 19:00
Yoga & Pranayama & Meditation
19:00 - 19:30
Dinner
19:30 - 20:00
Karma Yoga batch 3
20:00 - 21:30
Group meditations by the fire; Relax; Discuss; Attend to personal chores
21:30 - 22:00
Prepare for early sleep
